Assistant Store Manager - Lead Brand Experience

Vans; Bridgewater Township (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

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Incentive plan

Benefits overview

Job summary

Vans is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead a team of Brand Advocates and deliver best-in-class customer experiences. You’ll partner with the Store Manager to drive profitability through engagement, merchandising, operations, and community connection.

In the Store Manager’s absence, you’ll assume full store responsibility and help recruit, coach, and develop the team. The role requires 2+ years in retail or store leadership, a High School Diploma or equivalent, and a passion for

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail or store leadership experience.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and team development skills.
• Proven ability to drive sales and profitability through people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable with retail software and POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of Brand Advocates to deliver a best-in-class customer experience.
• Partner with the Store Manager to drive profitability through engagement, merchandising, operations, and community connection.
• In the Store Manager’s absence, assume full responsibility for the store.
• Support recruiting, hiring, and onboarding with high-caliber talent.
• Provide ongoing training, feedback, and development to team members.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Partner with the Store Manager to manage expenses, control shrink, and drive profitability.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards and ensure product replenishment aligns with brand directives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, creativity, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Store leadership

Coaching & development

Customer service

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Retail software tools

Job description

Vans is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead a team of Brand Advocates and deliver best-in-class customer experiences. You’ll partner with the Store Manager to drive profitability through engagement, merchandising, operations, and community connection.

In the Store Manager’s absence, you’ll assume full store responsibility and help recruit, coach, and develop the team. The role requires 2+ years in retail or store leadership, a High School Diploma or equivalent, and a passion for